Datasheet - AZM 161SK-12/12RKA-024

Solenoid interlock / AZM 161

Date: 10.06.2016

Product Description

The AZM 161SK-12/12RKA-024 is a solenoid interlock from Schmersal, designed for safety applications.

Key Features:

Thermoplastic enclosure
Double-insulated
Interlock with protection against incorrect locking
Dimensions: 130 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
6 Contacts
Long life
Large wiring compartment
Manual release capability
4 cable entries M 16 x 1.5

Minor differences between the printed image and the original product may exist.

Ordering Details

Product type description	Article number	EAN code	eCl@ss
AZM 161SK-12/12RKA-024	101166285	4030661213972	27-27-26-03

Approval

The product has the following approvals:

BG
CULUS USA/CAN
EAC
CCC

Classification

Standards	B10d Opener (NC)	Mission time	Notice
EN ISO 13849-1	2,000,000	20 Years	B10d, MTTF

Global Properties

Property	Value
Product name	AZM 161
Standards	EN 60947-5-1, BG-GS-ET-19
Compliance with Directives	Yes
Number of actuating directions	3 piece
Active principle	Electromechanical
Duty cycle	Magnet 100%
Materials	Plastic, glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic, self-extinguishing
Material of the housings	Silver
Material of the contacts	None
Housing coating	460 g

Mechanical Data

Parameter	Value
Actuating play in direction of actuation	5.5 mm
Design of electrical connection	Screw connection
Cable section	1 x 0.25 mm² to 1 x 1.5 mm²
Mechanical life	> 1,000,000 operations
Notice	All indications about the cable section are including the conductor ferrules.
Emergency unlocking device (Y/N)	No
Manual release (Y/N)	Yes
Emergency release (Y/N)	No
Latching force	30 N
Positive break force	20 N
Positive break travel	10 mm
Clamping force F	2000 N
Max. Actuating speed	2 m/s
Actuating frequency	max. 1000/h

Ambient Conditions

Parameter	Value
Min. environmental temperature	-25 °C
Max. environmental temperature	+60 °C
Protection class	IP67 to IEC/EN 60529

Electrical Data

Parameter	Value
Design of control element	Normally open contact (NO), Opener (NC)
Switching principle	Creep circuit element
Number of auxiliary contacts	2 piece
Number of safety contacts	4 piece
Power to unlock	No
Power to lock	Yes
Rated control voltage Us	24 VAC/DC
Power consumption	max. 10 W
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp	4 kV
Rated insulation voltage Ui	250 V
Thermal test current Ithe	6 A
Utilisation category	AC-15: 230 V/4A, DC-13: 24 V / 2.5 A
Required rated short-circuit current	1000 A
Max. fuse rating	6 A gG D-fuse To DIN EN 60269-1

ATEX

Parameter	Value
Explosion protection categories for gases	None
Explosion protected category for dusts	None

Miscellaneous Data

Applications

Suitable for:

Sliding safety guard
Removable guard
Hinged safety guard

Dimensions

Dimension	Value
Width of sensor	130 mm
Height of sensor	90 mm
Length of sensor	30 mm

Manual Release

The manual release is used for maintenance and installation. It can be operated using an M5 triangular key, which is available as an accessory.

Diagrams and Electrical Connections

Electrical Diagram

The diagram shows the terminal layout and internal connections. Key terminals include 13, 14, 21, 22, 41, 42, 51, 52, 63, 64, 71, 72, A1, A2. Symbols indicate contact types: Normally-open contact, Normally-closed contact, and positive break NC contact status (active/no active).

Electrical connection diagram with terminal numbering.

Switch Travel Diagram

The switch travel diagram illustrates contact states (closed/open) relative to the actuator position, including setting range, break point, and adjustable ranges for NO and NC contacts.

Notes on switch travel diagram symbols.

Ordering Suffix and Code

The applicable ordering suffix is added at the end of the part number. The general ordering code structure is: AZM 161 (1)-(2)(3)K(4)-(5)-(6)(7)

Suffix Options:

(1) Connection Type: SK (Screw connection), CC (Cage clamps), ST (male connector M12, 8- and 4-poles for 24 VAC/DC)
(2) Contact Configuration: 12/12 (2 NO / 4 NC), 12/11 (2 NO / 3 NC - Plug-in), 11/12 (2 NO / 3 NC - Plug-in)
(3) Latching Force: without (5 N), R (30 N)
(4) Function: without (Power to unlock), A (Power to lock)
(5) Manual Release/Emergency Exit: without (Manual release lateral), ED (Manual release cover-side), EU (Manual release rear), T (Emergency exit lateral), TD (Emergency exit cover-side), TU (Emergency exit rear), N (Emergency release)
(6) Rated Control Voltage Us: 024 (24 VAC/DC), 110/230 (110/230 VAC)
(7) Additional Feature: G (with LED - only for 24 VAC/DC)

Example: AZM 161SK-12/12RKA-024G

Documents

The following documents are available:

Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (sv) - Code: mrl_azm161_sv
Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (es) - Code: mrl_azm161_es
Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (de) - Code: mrl_azm161_de
Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (pt) - Code: mrl_azm161_pt
Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (en) - Code: mrl_azm161_en
Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (pl) - Code: mrl_azm161_pl
Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (fr) - Code: mrl_azm161_fr
Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (cs) - Code: mrl_azm161_cs
Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (jp) - Code: mrl_azm161_jp
Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (it) - Code: mrl_azm161_it
Operating instructions and Declaration of conformity (nl) - Code: mrl_azm161_nl
BG-test certificate (de) - Code: z_m16p01
BG-test certificate (en) - Code: z_m16p02
CCC certification (en) - Code: q_371p02
CCC certification (cn) - Code: q_371p03
EAC certification (ru) - Code: q_6040p17_ru
Notice (de, en) - Code: s_161p01

Dimensional Drawings

Detailed drawings showing the physical dimensions of the basic component are provided.

Dimensional drawing (basic component) showing front, side, and top views with key dimensions labeled.

Dimensional drawing (basic component) showing alternative views with key dimensions labeled.

Operating Principle

The diagrams illustrate the operating principle of the solenoid interlock, showing how the actuator engages with the device to ensure safety.

Diagram illustrating the insertion of the actuator into the interlock.

Diagram showing the actuator in the locked position.

System Components: Actuators and Door-Handle Systems

Various actuators and a door-handle system are available for use with the AZM 161 series:

Actuators

101145117 - AZM 161-B1
101144416 - AZM 161-B1E
101171859 - AZM 161-B1ES
101175431 - AZM 161-B1F
101171125 - AZM 161-B1S
101173089 - AZM 161-B1-2053 WITH BALL LATCH
101164100 - AZM 161-B1-1747 WITH MAGNETIC LATCH
101178199 - AZM 161-B1-2024
101176642 - AZM 161-B1-2177 WITH CENTERING GUIDE
101174113 - AZM 161-B6-2177 WITH CENTERING GUIDE (For very small actuating radii)
101170375 - AZM 161-B6S
101144420 - AZM 161-B6 (For very small actuating radii)

Door-Handle System

AZM 161-STS30 (Latching handle, suitable for all types of guard)

Accessories

The following accessories are available:

101100887 - TRIANGULAR KEY TK-M5 (For manual release using M5 triangular key, available as accessory; for maintenance, installation, etc.)
101149213 - Mounting set MS AZM 161 R/P
101150376 - Mounting set MS AZM 161 P

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